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Fluffy Star-Shaped French Toast Recipe with Easy Sweet Strawberry Syrup

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A playful and fluffy French toast made with star-shaped brioche slices, served with a fresh, tangy strawberry syrup that turns an ordinary breakfast into a special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 6 thick slices brioche or challah bread (day-old or slightly stale)
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice brioche or challah into ¾-inch thick slices. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut stars from each slice. Save scraps for another use.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), and sugar until smooth.
  3. Dip each star-shaped bread piece into the batter, soaking about 20 seconds per side. Let excess drip off.
  4. Heat butter in a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook soaked bread stars 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and fluffy.
  5. While cooking toast, combine strawberries, honey (or maple syrup), and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until strawberries soften and syrup thickens. Remove from heat.
  6. Serve French toast stars drizzled with warm strawberry syrup and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Use day-old brioche or challah for best texture. Soak bread about 20 seconds per side to avoid sogginess. Cook over medium heat to get golden crust without burning. Keep cooked toast warm in a 200°F oven if needed. Syrup can be loosened with a splash of water or lemon juice if too thick. For gluten-free or dairy-free, use gluten-free bread and almond or oat milk, and swap honey for maple syrup.

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